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What occurs when the Moon passes completely into the Umbra during a lunar eclipse?
What occurs when the Moon passes completely into the Umbra during a lunar eclipse?
- The Moon disappears from view
- A partial lunar eclipse occurs
- A total lunar eclipse occurs (correct)
- A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs
What is the term for the alignment of the Moon, Earth, and Sun for an eclipse?
What is the term for the alignment of the Moon, Earth, and Sun for an eclipse?
- Orbital Alignment
- Eclipse Season
- Lunar Phase
- Syzygy (correct)
What is the result of the Earth blocking some of the sun's light during a lunar eclipse?
What is the result of the Earth blocking some of the sun's light during a lunar eclipse?
- The Moon appears blue
- The Moon appears red (correct)
- The Moon appears brighter
- The Moon appears smaller
What type of lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon does not fully move into the Umbra?
What type of lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon does not fully move into the Umbra?
What is the outer, lighter shadow that causes a penumbral lunar eclipse?
What is the outer, lighter shadow that causes a penumbral lunar eclipse?
What is the region from which the occluding body appears entirely contained within the disc of the light source?
What is the region from which the occluding body appears entirely contained within the disc of the light source?
What is the feature of total and annular solar eclipses caused by the rugged lunar surface?
What is the feature of total and annular solar eclipses caused by the rugged lunar surface?
During a solar eclipse, when can we see the corona, the Sun's upper atmosphere?
During a solar eclipse, when can we see the corona, the Sun's upper atmosphere?
What is the correct way to view a solar eclipse, except during totality?
What is the correct way to view a solar eclipse, except during totality?
What type of eclipse occurs when the moon is farthest from the Earth in its orbit?
What type of eclipse occurs when the moon is farthest from the Earth in its orbit?
What is the cause of a lunar eclipse?
What is the cause of a lunar eclipse?
What is the term for the darkest and central part of the shadow during an eclipse?
What is the term for the darkest and central part of the shadow during an eclipse?
What occurs when the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth, causing the sun to go dark?
What occurs when the Moon casts a shadow on the Earth, causing the sun to go dark?
What is the purpose of identifying the umbra and penumbra during an eclipse?
What is the purpose of identifying the umbra and penumbra during an eclipse?
What is the main cause of a lunar eclipse?
What is the main cause of a lunar eclipse?
What is the term for the outer portion of the shadow cone during an eclipse?
What is the term for the outer portion of the shadow cone during an eclipse?
What is the result of an object passing in front of the Sun, blocking its light?
What is the result of an object passing in front of the Sun, blocking its light?
